Nature Israel (or ASPNI) is the American nonprofit supporting The Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel (SPNI), the oldest and largest member-based NGO in Israel. Since 1953, SPNI has been dedicated to protecting and preserving Israel's natural resources, environment, biodiversity and unique landscape. Over the past 36 years, Nature Israel has become a leading voice in critical legislation, education and environmental programs in support of Israel as well as worldwide. Today, their mission is more relevant than ever in the fight against biodiversity loss and climate change. The Board of Directors is represented coast to coast and diversified in gender, age and ethnicity. Respected by Guidestar (Gold Status) and Charity Navigator (3 stars), we are a cherished and time-tested brand who contributes significantly to SPNI’s environmental protection; over 10 Israeli field schools, the Jerusalem Bird Observatory, the Gazelle Valley, the Levi Eshkol House and a growing number of converted fish ponds into rewilding habitats for 500 million birds during their semi-annual migrations between Europe and Africa.